Seattle Valentine’s Ideas especially with kids in tow
0February 9, 2017 by Terumi
There is little doubt in my mind that come Valentine’s Day I’ll be dining at one of Tutta Bella’s restaurants …
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Category celebrations, DAILY LIFE, Made in Seattle, RESTAURANTS, seattle with kids | Tags: chocolates in seattle, Eat in Seattle on Valentine's with kids, seattle gifts that give back, seattle valetine's day, Sur la table at home personal chef
Kind coffee shops are the best kind of coffee shop (Caffe D’arte, Seattle)
9February 6, 2017 by Terumi
Next time you’re sipping coffee in a coffee shop and you happen to feel your feet dangle a bit as you …
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Category COFFEE SHOPS, DAILY LIFE | Tags: best seattle coffee shops, Big coffee roasters that still feel like small shops, Coffee in seattle, Coffee shops in Seattle with pretty art, Wood-fired coffee in Seattle
An Easy Chicken Fajita recipe with Metropolitan Market and my mom
2January 26, 2017 by Terumi
Am I right when I say that when you grow up, a grocery store isn’t just a grocery store anymore? Adulting …
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Category Building a cabin in the woods, DAILY LIFE, momstuff, RECIPES, review, SHOPPING | Tags: cilantro, cumin and chicken, Delicious ready-made foods from a grocery store, Easy chicken fajita recipe, easy meals for families, Lime, Local grocery store seattle, Metropolitan market recipe list, Seattle family daily life, Where to buy bulk eggs in Seattle
Going back home for Chinese New Year in Richmond, BC
1January 24, 2017 by Terumi
This week is Chinese New Year and there are few better places to celebrate in the Pacific Northwest than in Richmond, …
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Category DAILY LIFE | Tags: Aberdeen Centre Lunar New Year, bakeries in Richmond, Chinese New Year events in Richmond BC, Chinese New Year events near Vancouver, Honey toast, Where to eat chinese food in Richmond, Where to eat chinese food in seattle
New stores at Sea-Tac Airport and a great parking deal
0January 19, 2017 by Terumi
Is anyone else getting itchy feet to travel somewhere-ANYWHERE-and be swept some place far away right now? I’ve noticed some …
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Category DAILY LIFE, FAMILY TRAVELS, Playground, seattle, seattle with kids | Tags: Beechers at SeaTac airport, Family travel Seatac, flying to and from Seattle with kids, MAC store at SeaTac Aiport, playground at Seattle Airport, SeaTac Airport parking coupon
Orange you glad an after school snack can help your kids learn their states
1January 12, 2017 by Terumi
A little while ago, I received a package in the mail from Halos. I was excited when I saw the …
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Category Blogging, DAILY LIFE, food, kidstuff, RECIPES, review | Tags: Halosfun, Learning about the states with kids, Pure goodness 50 states sticker game, Wonderful halos oranges state game
An Electric Roadtrip to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
2January 10, 2017 by Terumi
Does anyone else have 16,000 pictures stuck in their phone? Lately, I’ve given up on bringing any real camera anywhere …
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Category electric cars, FAMILY TRAVELS, Road Trips in a Tesla | Tags: Amazon Photo review, driving electric from Seattle to Cannon Beach, entertain kids while charging electric vehicles, road trips in a tesla, Seattle Weekend getaways, tesla for families review
Warm socks, an Apple Watch and slowing down in the New Year
7January 5, 2017 by Terumi
How many days have whizzed by this New Year? I’m trying not to count. This year, I’m making an effort …
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Category Building a cabin in the woods, DAILY LIFE, PONDERINGS, review, seattle with kids | Tags: Heat holder socks review, Making food with kids, New Years goals for 2017, Slowing down, Taking time in 2017, Taste of Home 100 family meals review
A festive weekend trip with kids to Vancouver BC
4December 13, 2016 by Terumi
A weekend or two ago, the husband had a conference in Vancouver BC, so of course we tagged along. I …
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Category DAILY LIFE, FAMILY TRAVELS, vancouver | Tags: Free light show in vancouver, Pinacle hotel review vancouver, Suburbs near vancouver to stay, vancouver with kids, Where to eat with kids in Vancouver BC
Travel-themed wish list for kids
6December 7, 2016 by Terumi
Kids these days seem to have the world at the fingertips and I have so much fun finding travel-themed gifts …
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Category Blogging, DAILY LIFE, FAMILY TRAVELS, kidstuff, review, SHOPPING | Tags: Books for airplane, Books for kids who like travel, Color your own earth ball, Giant coloring poster atlas for kids, Present for someone who loses keys, Travel-themed gift guide for kids
Caffe D’Arte opens a new flagship in Pioneer Square!
0December 5, 2016 by Terumi
Should you happen your way to Pioneer Square Monday, December 5th, make sure you stop by Caffe D’Arte’s new home …
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Category Blogging, COFFEE SHOPS, DAILY LIFE, Made in Seattle, seattle, SHOPPING | Tags: best seattle coffee shops, caffe D'arte opening, Coffee shops that have been around a long time in seattle, Gifts that give back in Seattle, seattle coffee shops
Holiday Traditions with Osh Kosh B’gosh and a giveaway
8November 29, 2016 by Terumi
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. …
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Category Blogging, Building a cabin in the woods, DAILY LIFE, review, seattle with kids, SHOPPING | Tags: Bgoshbelieve, holiday clothing ideas, Holiday traditions with kids in Seattle, Osh Kosh clothing review
Gift Guide for Seattle Families-Fun Seattle gifts and some awesome sales!
1November 26, 2016 by Terumi
This list of Seattle gifts is a bunch of things that I’m getting or have bought for people in my life …
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Category Made in Seattle, review, seattle with kids, SHOPPING | Tags: creative gifts for kids STEM, Customizable clothing in seattle, Fresh popcorn in seattle, Gifts made in seattle, Lego organizing bag, seattle souvenirs
When a soccer tournament makes a great excuse for a staycation in the Seattle Southside
0November 22, 2016 by Terumi
I may have been a bit of a green-eyed monster hearing about all the places people were going for their …
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Category review, seattle, seattle kid sports, seattle with kids, SHOPPING, TRAVEL | Tags: acme cosmic bowling review, free aquarium seattle, stay and fly package seattle, what to do near starfire sports complex in tukwila, Where to stay near starfire stadium for sports tournament
Holiday Shopping Gift Guides begin!
0November 14, 2016 by Terumi
The holiday season is here and usually I’m a little on the bah humbug side, but this year I’m all …
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Category DAILY LIFE | Tags: Coffee flour, Easy teacher gifts, Erasable pens that are good, gifts that give back, Gluten free bake mix, Journals for gardeners, Reusable gift wrap ideas, who gives a crap toilet paper review
Sometimes oatmeal is something more than oatmeal
1November 12, 2016 by Terumi
Bleary eyed on a morning that came too soon, I fumbled through the kitchen desperately looking for something I could …
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Category DAILY LIFE, review, SHOPPING | Tags: Bobs red mill oatmeal cups review, Comfort foods, Easy breakfast for families, Factories you can visit in Oregon, Free factory tour near portland, Gluten-free breakfast food, Product made in the pacific northwest
A windfarm you can visit in Washington State (Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, Ellensburg)
9November 9, 2016 by Terumi
Before you drive out to Ellensburg to visit one of the only windfarm visitor centers in the United States, realize …
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Category Building a cabin in the woods, DAILY LIFE, Road Trips in a Tesla, seattle | Tags: Cool places to visit with kids, Family travel by electric car, Family travel near Seattle, Free tours in washington, PSE windfarm you can visit, Renewable power sources, Things to do in Ellensburg, Where does PSE get its energy, Where to eat in Ellensburg, Windfarm in Ellensburg
Free and Exciting events at Downtown Seattle Macy’s you should definitely put on your calendar!
2November 4, 2016 by Terumi
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. …
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Category DAILY LIFE, Made in Seattle, RESTAURANTS, seattle, SHOPPING | Tags: Cookbooks for the holidays, Downtown Seattle Events, Free Events in Downtown Seattle, Holiday recipes, Macys Seattle chef Toni Keene
So much rain on all the Mondays in October
8November 1, 2016 by Terumi
Apparently October was the rainiest month ever in Seattle. We have had so much rain that I’ve started to carry …
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Category celebrations, DAILY LIFE, Made in Seattle, seattle with kids, SHOPPING | Tags: Fall seattle activities, Family Pokémon costume, great Seattle area CSA programs, Halloween in seattle, Pumpkin patch near Seattle with fun activities for kids, Where to buy a cool umbrella in seattle
National Football Museum (Manchester, England)
2October 28, 2016 by Terumi
As a teenager when I dreamed of my future trip to Europe, the National Football Museum was not on my …
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Category England, Europe, FAMILY TRAVELS, seattle kid sports, trip-planning | Tags: best elevators in the world, Family travel England, Football museum in England, Glass elevator at the National Football museum, Interesting architecture, Soccer museum, Where to go if your kids loves soccer
